Mexican · lunch

Black Bean Lettuce Cup Tacos

Name: Black Bean Lettuce Cup Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: Black beans, cooked or canned and drained, 1 1/2 cups; Sweet corn kernels, 1/2 cup; Olive oil, 1 tsp; Garlic, 1 clove; Cumin seeds, 1/2 tsp; Romaine leaves, 8 large leaves; Avocado, diced, 1/2 medium; Tomato, diced, 1 medium; Red onion, diced, 1/4 cup; Lime juice, 1 lime; Fresh cilantro, 1/4 cup; Chili powder, 1 tsp; Salt, to taste

Spiced black beans and corn piled into romaine leaves with avocado, tomato and lime.

25 min2 servings

32916g51g10g

A tortilla-free taco that comes together in 15 minutes. Use sturdy romaine hearts so the cups hold their shape.

Ingredients

Black beans, cooked or canned and drained1 1/2 cups
Sweet corn kernels1/2 cup
Olive oil1 tsp
Garlic1 clove
Cumin seeds1/2 tsp
Romaine leaves8 large leaves
Avocado, diced1/2 medium
Tomato, diced1 medium
Red onion, diced1/4 cup
Lime juice1 lime
Fresh cilantro1/4 cup
Chili powder1 tsp
Saltto taste

Steps

Warm the oil in a small pan and cook the garlic and cumin for 30 seconds.
Add the beans, corn, chili powder and a splash of water. Cook for 5 minutes, mashing a few beans, until thick.
Toss the tomato, onion, cilantro, half the lime juice and a pinch of salt for a quick salsa.
Spoon the beans into the romaine leaves, then top with salsa and avocado.
Squeeze over the rest of the lime and eat right away.

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Adapted from Western Health